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Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1887-04-15

ed the -
sci at apoinU,~
ish as 'over the h.
British cutter, and soon~r~z.
marines. with ten oars on si..
dispatched TO take the Yankee Tres~
was no avenue open by which the skip.
per could escape, and himself, crew,
and packet were eas ly captured.
Capt. Hinckey was thoroughly aroas
ed. and declared the sc zue n high-haho,
ed outrage and direct Insult TO hii
country. 1t all ava led nothing except
TO make sport for the captors, WHO
chuckled over their succe $. lie argu.
ed that II cover the line" il was nut
thorough intention of 'his; that the
elements were alone responsible. Bm
mis- argument had no effect, ana he
soon apparently accepted the situation
in phiosoph cal manner.
Capt HncklcS had but five men for
his crew. mono of whom were armed,
and when it was proposed by the com.
mander Of the cutter 10 make snil for
Halifax on the following day no obiec-
ton was made by tile captives. so quiet
ly did they submit and accept the
situate on.
Capt. Hinckley had on board his craft
a good stock OF excellent rum, and ho
soon became very companonnbIe, and
began to set em up for those who
nabbed him and his possessions. His
genial bearing and quiet demeanor be.
tokened that he submitted most
grac ously TO the inevitable, aud disarm.
ed the lordly Britishers Of all suspicion.
so they readily accepted h = hospitality
and drank at every invitation. II
might have been noticed, but it wasn't,
That the captain of the Yankee craft
and his crew took very light ones"
for theirs.
A1 a result of repeated potations,
midnight found those in charge of the
captured packet drunk as new rum
Then the officer was seized and made
n prisoner below, and the crew was
lisarmed and chained up.
Then the work began. The MINDLESS
was manned and the canvas set. A
leading wind having set II the crew of
the old packet turned her storm toward
Halifax swinging her bow toward Lubec.
which was reached IN dui time having
borne away from the British cutter
without creating an alarm among
those on board
After arrival in port Capt Hinckley
paced the dock at wh ch his vessel was
moored, carrying on his shoulder
one Of the captured British musktts.
waiting for the break of day. Soon
after daylight the pr sonerS were
brought forth, and a more sheepish.
crestfallen. and cheap-f;cling set OF
men never came ont from under the
influence of copious draurhts OF New
England rum. The commander of the
crew who was left in charge of tho
captured vessel said that he couldn't
blame the skrewd Yankee skipper for
recaptnrng h IS vessel. but he regarded
himself as blank fool TO be so easily
taken in after what was regarded as a
sharp trick on the part OF the cutter
commander had been played.
Capt. Hinckley received instructions
from an American ship-of-war, then
IN port. that II any attempt was made
TO recapturc his vessel that lie
give certain signal and prompt
assistance would be rendered, There
was no such attempt, however, The
cargo was discharged and sold In the
customary manner.
This scores good one for New
England rum.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1887-04-15

1t seems psradoxlcal, but IT is true, tina,
floating debts VIII sink = corporation Til-
Biz
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1887-04-15

Over nine years continuous residence in
the Black Hills. Twenty three years
practical experience in the mines of
America and Europe. Is prepared to re.
port on mines, make surveys and maps,
examine titles. assay and test ores. make
plans and estimates in mining plants, OF
to furnish any other information con
nected with mining. Responsible refer
ences gwen when required.
Correspondence solicited guaranteed
confidential.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1887-04-15
THOMAS II. WHITE,

Civil and Mining Engineer, U. s. Dep.
Mineral Surveyor. Manager of the
Black Hills Mining Agency.
DEADWOOD, LAWRENCE COUNTY.
DAKOTA, TERRITORY.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
Ginners Take Warning.

Be it enacted by the general as. Sembly of the State of Arkansa
 Section l. That any person or persons owning ur controlling cot ton seed who have the sane un. protected and iu Snch q manner as to be accessible tu swine running at large, shall be guilty of a misde. meauo:, and upon conviction there. Of shall he fined in any sum not less than ten nor more than twen- " five dollars. The provisions of this act shall not apply in case where swine tlcSpass within enclu- SurcS, or where cotton seed is ac. cidcntally scattered in hauling it
 See. ?. This act shall take ef feel and hC in force from and after six months from this approval.
 Approved March 3l 1887.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Tennessee went against prohlbl- ton last week by small majority probably ten or twelve thousand. The election passed off much more quietly than that of Texas, and very little bitterness was indulged in. A large vote was boiled, and it is stated but for the colored vote prohibition would have won. The ladies turned out, and work ed assiduously at the polls.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Dispatch claims, that they have in ten years made enough money to lmil,l the railroad on which Adam cuul'i have made- the trip, and hat it. would have been so lOngsthats If Eve had been oh the earth, and Adaul, al tile creation had started to see her, 1t would be one thou sand years yet before Eve would be looking tor him, home, aud if the train had run over a COW or had hot box, it might be 20OO years before he arrived. Besides, after building the railroad, the na- ttuial banks would have had mOn- cy enough left to pay Adams t,avrling expenses, even It he stopped at the moon to have his washing done. We might go on with our statistics indefinitely, but our readers can see from the one illustration the great pOssibili- ties of Dational banks.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Why should thousands of strong men groan and bleed under Nero! Prescott Dispatch.
 Just imagine "thOusands of strong men'--like Ansley!-wedg. ed in under Nero; what wilder. ness of legs and arms would be "sticking Out' in every direction! It would be like the old hen of Je. rusalem trying to "gather her brood under her wings, but they would not.' Even the old hard. hearted fiddler would relent aad weep, and give it up as a bad job. Little Rock Republican
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
Notice

l, hereby given, that by virtue of a decree ofthc Nevada Circuit Court, rendered on the 10th day of May, 1887, said day be- ing s day of the regular May term of said court, the undersigned commissioners. ap. pointed by said court, will on the 22nd day of October, 1887, in front ot the court hou>r door, in Prescott. Nevada county. Arkansas, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, the following andtowit;
 The x! NH and the SEi of the NWl of section twcnty.hrcc; and the SNt ut the SWi of section twcuty-lour All in Township Ten South, Range Twenty-Two West.
 Said sale will be on the following terms, towit: Ono-third of the purchase money t" be due December l,t. lNS1, onc.third tu he nln. December lst, lSSS. aud onc..h,rI No- vclnbrr list, lSS9. Purchaser will be p- quircd to give bond with approved security. for the purchase money, and lien will he retained upon tho land. Sai sale being made to partition sad Eud anung the heirs of John Aaron, deceased
 Given thi. 2ith day of September, lSS1.
 ''''N .1',.' J. j, WAVES, Hn,t" Com.
 A. ]. PRIcr,
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
The Possibilities (?) of National
 Banks.

Astronomy salS that the dis tance to one of the fixed stars is so great that if Adam had started from it Co the earth at the crea. ton, and travelled night and day, train running at the rate of thirty miles m hour, he would not yet have reached the earth. Now, we hnd that the national banks
 had in 1870, S,J02 ,4S5. POI, and it they make 900 percent, as the
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
Miss Phoebe Couzins has been

Miss Phoebe COuzins has been appointed by Justice Miller, of the United States Supreme Court, U. s. Marshall for the Eastern district of Missouri. lis perhaps, the first time in the history of th" government when woman held such position. She will serve until the successor of her father recently deceased, is appoiaied by the President.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The acts of the last legislature makes it the duty of every town ships constable to inspect from time to time the weights and meas ures used by millers, merchants peddlers, grocers and all other dealers engaged in buying and sel- ling commodities, and report to some Justice of the Peace all such violations coming to his knowl edge. Constables will consult their digest.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
THos. l.. Cox, Sup't Ed. Department.
What is it?
Resptfully,

And Noah preached l20 years and not one convert. He worked on hls ark. They ridiculed him and called him crank, but after the flood came and God shut the doors, they could see how it was
 themselves. The attention of C is respectfully invited to take "a common sense view" of this scrip ture, and help us construct an ark of safety.-Arkansas Dispatch. If the Dispatch has reference to tue union labor party, by the ark it is going to construct, it would be better to call it Babel, the prin. cipals of the different Organiza- tions. The union labor party is composed of, are as co ntiicting as the languages of the builders of that tower. Admitting that the union labor party has many good and we'll meaning men ii it's ranks, il has the communist, socialists. an. archiSts and all tho law aud order opposing elements in it also. At meeting of some portion of the union labor party, in New York, called 10 express sympathy with and raise funds for the condemn ed anarchists( Her Most presidingD the courts of Illinois were de. n0unced in the strongest terms for condemning the seven anarchists. Think of it fellow citizens, a meet. ing held hA men claiming to be members ui the urlu;. .ahnr barty, denouncing ihe people oi Illinois for condcmning seven murderers to he hung. It would not be very credltablc 10 q man to take part in constructing anything that is com. posed in part of such material as Herr Most X Co.,. Laws and laws over again are the cause of all the misery the people of the nations had and have :n contend with. is the hobby of the would be reform CT. Don't they mistake effect for cause Don't the laws come forth from the people in a free gov. ernment like ours ! Better the people in general if you want bet. ter laws. Let every individual make Il better man and woman and you will have better people, work more and to Il better advan. tage and have more and better to cal. think more, read more, write more, spend no money for drinks and less for tobacco, take the county paper and pay for it and there will not be much use for laws.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The State Wheel. Enterprise has moved from Scarcy to Little Rock and will hereafter be edited and published hv Bro. l.. B. Audigier. Mir. E. AulI.ier, his brother will start a new paper, the Whit Coun- ty Wheel at ScaiCy. We wish both papers success. The Wheel Enterprise is the official organ of the State Wheel, and is n good pa
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
To the Teachers and School Chil'
 dren of the State.
LITTLE ROCK. Sept. l.

LITTLE ROCK, Sept. 2S.
 The management of the exposi' ton of the resources of Arkansas decided few days since to have two days during the exposition set apart for the teachers and school children of the State, and to ad' init them free of charge.
 The railroads of the State will rnn on those days special trains for the teachers. children and their parents at very low rates. Every thing that can be will be done to make the school days attractive and profitable to tue children. Bring them and let them learn something of their State.
 The days will be designated by the management and the schools notified. Schools that contemplate coming will please notify me at Morrilton.
 Resptfully,
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
Twelve Years of Terrible Torture

Twelve YedrS of ! erTiDlo ] oTtuTe.
 The gentleman who furnished us with the following certificate was for years under the treatment of many physicians, and was dosed with all sorts of medicines, but without the least beneficial effects. Now, how he was finally cured and relieved from his internal sui iering. is forcibly told Ill his own statement given below, to which we invite the earnest attention of all sufferers from ti,r same dr'ad- fnl affliction. .a a.. "t had been a tortured sufferer from articnlar and sciatic rbeuma. tism for more than a dozen years up to the year 1885. l had con suited various doctors and used multiform remedies without relief, or any apparent benefit. In 1885 l was taken. n.afresh with the sever. est acute symptoms of this dis ease, in my feet and. legs and hips, which made me a helpless invalid unable to work or walk or help myself in any way. I was a mis- erable, helpless sufferer, aud with. out hope of ever being cured. had already exhausted my faith ill doctors remedies, and now con, cluded to take Swift's Specific as q iorlorn hope.
 "FrOm the use of the first two bottles, 1 felt greatly benefited, which encouraged me to continue its use. steadily improved. The inflammation left my joints, the sci atic disappeared, comfortable feel. ing was restored, my strength and flesh reinstated, and by the time had taken two dozen bottles all my symptoms of rheumatism had entirely disappeared, and fel, well enough to resume my regular labOrs. I felt like new man. can't attribute my miraculous and perfect cure to anything but the Swifts Specific. know that il alone cured me, for nothing else had done me any good for twelve years. lowe my restoration and strength for labor and religious duties alone to this grand remedy and gladly make this statement for the benefit of all sufferers from this most tOrturing disease rheumatism.
 o. w. WlNGFIED. Union Point, Ga.
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis ease mailed free.
 The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN. ARk. !
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LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN. ARk.
 Aug. 1lth, 1881. NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the ~ folowins-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make iln,l proof in sup port of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Judge of Nevada county, Ark, at Prescott, Ark. 0n Sep tember 27th, lSS7 viz: James Brooks. Hd. k. llisO, for the N NEl See, 3, Tp. II, <, R, 23 w.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- toin of, said land, viz: Elias Owens, Samuel Shackleford, William Friburger and J Mack Kirk, all of Prescott, Nevada county, Ark.
 W. K. RAMSEY, Register.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Since lSlO, the use If whisky in the i'uit.d States has fallen off one halt. while the use of wine has increased forty per cent, and the consumption of beer has increased from l 36 eallonS per capita 10 II 0l per capita in 1886. The ten. deuty of the people is towards milder drinks and temperance.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The New York Democrats put out good lcl,ct for minor state offices and adopted q ringing plat. form. Fred Cook and Fred Grant are pilled against each other on thp Democratic and Republican, tickets for Secretary of the State. II is said Grants only reputation is his name, being son of Ex. President Grant.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

A terrible boiler explosion oc, cured ia St, Louis. mi the morn ing of Oct 3, in the Geo. ?. Plants flour uill. in which four men were killed outright and several serious, lY injured The cause of the eN- plosion vns old boilers.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ARK.
 Ana, pouI 1887

Aug. 22nd, 1887,
 NOTICE is herrby given that the follow inr-nancd settler has filed notice of his in- tcntipn to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made be fore the County Judge of Nevada county Ark. al Prescott Ark, on October lath 1887, viz; John F. Scott. lid. F.. 91l1, for the E5 NWt See, IT, rp. l3, <. R. 22 w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cnltiva- ton of, said land, viz: A. l. Fimchcr, w. T. billiard, J. k. billiard and E. W. Sparks, all of Ro,ston, Nevada county, Ark.
 w. K. RAMSEY, Register.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

II is said that Gov. Hill, of New York, will not be candidate for President in lSSS, but that he and his friends warmly endorse President Cleveland, and will give him their hearty support loy a sec, nmd lerm.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The wine rooms of Atlanta, Ga.. have been closed. The legislature passed a bill taxing them Sl0,OO0, and Gov. Gordon has signed the hill
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

A Chicago merchant was re- gently married to negro woman at Hot Springs, Ark. He gave her a15,000 in presents and they left for their future home.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation, with ticket, to at tend the Ft. Smith fair, which opens on the 18th inst. It prom. ises to be quite d success.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The General Assembly of the Knights of Labor is in session at Minneapolis. There is manifcStly little opposition to r Y. Powder ly, General Master Workman. and he will no doubt be reelected if he permits the u,e ol his name be. fore the assembly.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The local option law recently adopted by thirty odd counties in Missouri, has been declared uu. constitutional by Judge Burgess, of Trenton Mo' The question will be decided by inc higher courts.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The next session of the National Editorial Association will meet at San Antonia, Texas, next year. Bro. J. R. Bettis now holds the second place, in the list of officers, being Vice President.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

If Car Lee and Ansley don't get the Wheelers into politics they will be the worst disappointed men in the State. .-TeXarkana ln- dependent.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The management of the Texas State Fair, to open at Dallas, on the 20th inst, have our thanks for ticket and cordial invitation to attend.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

The State Wheel Enterprise says to members of the organiza- ton which it represents: We cannot expect the Government to help pay our debts or make a liv- ing for us." Personal prosperity depends upon personal effort, not upon special legislation. The Gov. ernment can do nothing for the individual, save to protect him in life, property and legitimate busi ness pursuit. It cannot furnish him wise judgment and energy, without winch no man can pros. per. Every man in this country must work out his own individual fortune Washington Press.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Jno. E.. Portis, Plaintitf,)
 Ns. J. A. Pipkin, Deiendant.> The Defendant, J. A. Pipkin, is warned to appear in this Court, within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Jno. F.. Portis.
 D. J. MONTGOMERY, j. F. MONTGOMERY MADDEN X MONTGOMERY,
 Plaintiff-s Attys. August %, 1887.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Bro. Ward, of the Newport Her aid is 10 publish new daily. May he succeed above his expec- tations. is our wish.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Ohio and Kansas Legislatures repealed the law prohibiting mix ed public schools. and now the col. ored children are applying for ad- mission into white schools in many cities in these states. Re- suit; Heavy kicking and closed schools. This is all very amusing to an outsider who knows of the political scheme, that prompted the repeal of the law, to hold col. orcd votes; and these states are largely republican, and the kickers are also republican,. Again, we say It Is quite amusing. No won- der the colored people are turning out to be democrats they know tine white men of the South are their truest friends always.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
lcIlc DIlCTcOc Entirely Tastele,s; Per HuUc DUO luS. feo,ly Harmless. 10 Cts.
Valuable Farm for Sale.

offer for sale at bargain my tarm thre, and Il half miles south of Prescott contain. ing 200 acres; half in cultivation, and under good fcncc--70 acres fresh land. Place vel improved. three comfortable dwellings, well situated, with plentiful supply of good wa, ter; large cypress shingle root framed barn large framed gin house, with 10 horse power Ames engine and 60 saw magnolia gin, Terms reasonable. Call on or write to
 w. J. WILLIAMS,
 Prescott, Ark. Wise is he who knows his own needs. Constipation is too often neglected and produce fatal di. seases. Morris Cascarne is a positive and guaranteed cure.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

III lving m Nevada county, Arknnsas; and also Lot No. in Block No. in Ans ley's addition to the town of Prescott, Ne vada county, Arkansas.
 Notes with good personal security will be required fpurchasers, and vendors lien retained for purchase money. J. $. REGAIN.
 Sheriff of Nevada county.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

We see it stated that siXty-three e salt companies have entered into a salt trust, to control the price of this every day necessity. It is a similar organization to the Waters pierce oil company, trust that is now controlling the price Of kero- sene. These combinations do but eXtort exhorbitant prices for nec- essary articles in every day use in every household, and are conse. qHently enemies of the people. Our law makers-in Congress and State Legislatures-must deal with these monopolists, and step their rayages.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Jake Sharp will have quarters at Sing Sing, the judgment of the lower court having been affirmed.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Over Sl 25O,000 were put in cir culation recently by the treasury in the purchase of l-2 per cent bonds.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06

Frank James will be one of the attractions of the Piedmont Fair, Atlanta. Georgia.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
- e A New Bank.

For the benefit of Sidney B. Wood and the people have open ed a Bank for the purpose of buy ing and aud selling Evchang" and doing aud a general Exchange bus mess at Hope Ark, My cash cap ital at present is limited bul If all things work we'll We will change on Jan. lst From private bank to National Bank. In the mean time l will do the best l can for those who wish to patronize the peoples Bank.
 Yours to command.
 SIDNEY B. WooD. F. $. T have Il large lut of mules and horses which l will sell on time, payable Oct list lSSS. If you need team come and see me. Yours truly.
 SIDNEY E. WOoD. To the many friends and custom. CTS, who favored me with fhrir pa''oh"S's" h'" NtafS ago h' iioHt. l would say l can now bc found behind the counters uf w. C. Jones Prescott, Ark, who carries full line of everything, which he has bought at low cash figures, and is making war against high prices. Come and price, and you will be convinced.
 K. \. WARE.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
The Great Evangelist Penn
 Writes.

MIR. A. K. HAWKES.: Dear Sir l take great pleasure in saying that, after having worn your new Crystalized Lenses for the past year, my sight has greatly i'm proved.
 W. F. PENN. For sale by Hugh Moncrief X Bro., Druggists and Opticians, Prescott
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
Anilc DlIc1cOC Cure your Chils and Tone kGut bUStthS up your System. Price 5oe
Warning order.

In Missouri Township J. P. Court. Before D. J. Montgomery Nevada County Arkansas,
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-06
Monday November 7th, 1887,

Monday November 7th, 1881, at the front door of the court House, in sad county. within the hours for judicial sales, on a credit of three months, at public auc ton. to the highest bidder, to satisfy a judgment in favor of Geo. Taylor X Co.,, against John Martin and C. P. Holle- man X Co.,, and also judgment of John Martin X Co, against Martin, Policeman & Co.,, the following lands condemned to be sold bv said court in said judgment and or der. under attachment, as the property of said defendant, John Martin, to satisfy said two judgments. towit: